STRANGULATION Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the word
strangulation.
(exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word strangulation. (close relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word strangulation. (close relations)
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Definition of STRANGULATION
Definition of STRANGULATION
Best Alternative Words for STRANGULATION
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asphyxiation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped) • killing by depriving of oxygen | ||||||||
suffocation | nounn | |||||||
noun • killing by depriving of oxygen • the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped) | ||||||||
choking | verbv | |||||||
noun • a condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx) • the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe adjective satellite • causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat | ||||||||
strangling | verbv | |||||||
noun • the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe | ||||||||
throttling | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe |
Best Hypernyms For STRANGULATION
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
strangulation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
asphyxiation
constriction
disorder
suffocation
upset